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GJ04 JYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 JYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 126,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 122,802 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,765 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 108,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,049 miles

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes binding slightly

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres starting to crack/craze

Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres starting to crack/craze

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,223 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,445 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GJ04 JYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ04 JYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ04 JYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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